PIT - Pittsburgh, PA - Airline Food Prep (PIT)

LSG Sky Chefs is a globally recognized leader in airline catering and food services with over 75 years of rich history and experience. The company specializes in providing end-to-end airline products and services, catering to major airline clients, e-commerce, and retail customers. Headquartered in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, LSG Sky Chefs offers a dynamic work environment where team members contribute to delivering quality meals and exceptional service to passengers on domestic and international flights. Known for its innovative approach to meal preparation and commitment to quality, LSG Sky Chefs continues to expand its footprint in convenience retail and subscription food services. The company emphasizes employee well-being by offering competitive wages, attractive sign-on bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. The role of an Airline Food Preparer at LSG Sky Chefs involves working in a fast-paced catering environment to prepare gourmet meals that meet exacting client specifications. This full-time position is ideal for individuals with previous culinary experience, particularly in the hospitality or healthcare industries. Employees will be responsible for accurately cutting produce, portioning meals, and plating items according to detailed recipe specifications. The role requires the ability to read and interpret specification books, use knives safely and proficiently, and apply coordination and management skills to ensure all tasks are completed promptly for flight departures. The work is conducted in a cold room environment set at around 38 degrees, demanding that candidates be comfortable with low temperatures for the duration of their shifts. Candidates must be flexible with scheduling, including availability to work any day of the week, weekends, and holidays as required. The position includes mandatory overtime and the potential for shift changes based on seniority bids held twice a year. Prospective employees must also possess physical stamina to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds, as well as push carts weighing up to 70 pounds. This role is unionized, thus new hires must be willing to pay union dues after 60 days of employment. Employees will benefit from weekly pay, free lunches, free uniforms, and an engaging work culture that values teamwork and diversity. Overall, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally within a global organization dedicated to excellence in airline catering.